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1 Farthing Lanarkshire - Glasgow / A. Hamilton
1791 year| Copper | 4.7 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#158465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The arms of Edinburgh (St Andrew holding cross with small stones at his feet). Legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALEXR. HAMILTONS SNUFF SHOP ·
1791
Edge
Plain
Comment
Alexander Hamilton was a tobacconist and dealer in snuff, with a business at 152 Stockwell Street, Glasgow.Several obverse & reverse varieties exist (DH#31-7; Atkins~25-7). Listed in Dalton & Hamer as 'RR- RARE'.
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Farthing (Lanarkshire - Glasgow / A. Hamilton) 1791 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the late 18th century. To address the issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own copper tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin's design features the image of a unicorn, which is a symbol of Scotland, and the inscription "A. Hamilton" likely refers to the issuer of the coin. Despite being made of copper, this coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
